Why is circumcision still a thing today? I mean, shouldn't you get the baby's consent first before chopping off its private parts?

I have questions.

So let's talk about this bizarre medical procedure that is still widely practice in the U.S. and if it's ethical to chop off your baby's private parts without their consent.

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